60D users, friends and their random OT B.S.

Dr.D wrote in post #15062600
Was out doing some night shots and light painting with a group the other night. After it was over I ran into this guy in the middle of the night bouldering. I asked to snap a few pics if I sent him some and he agreed. It was fast, super dark and was on the way out, so didn't have very long to get everything perfect. I had to dodge a lot of places around him, so I'm not way happy with it, but it's been blowing up on my FB page so thought I'd share.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/drdphotos/80415​55380/
IMG_0795 by Dr.D Photos, on Flickr

A lot of depth in this shot. It really draws you into the picture. A good range of grays and then that stark, pure black and white detail that you just have to stare at.

I'm thinking a cover for a Stephen King novel.

Alex_Mk3 wrote in post #15071334
hi guys, after 17 days in the Intensive-care unit, I'm happy to be back home. I still have a lot to heal but so happy to be home. You wont be seeing photos from me anytime soon but I will be a bit more active here.

If it were me I'd do a self shot everyday and then do a timelapse once you're up and going again. Get well soon!

BurnUnit wrote in post #15071858
A lot of depth in this shot. It really draws you into the picture. A good range of grays and then that stark, pure black and white detail that you just have to stare at.

I'm thinking a cover for a Stephen King novel.

Thanks Clay!

S.n.a.f.u. wrote in post #15068928
love your new posts glad see you back in full force brother!

Thanks Russ!

kev83202 wrote in post #15069815
Russ, I like the processing you did with the deer. It works great for that picture well done sir.

DR. D, are you using one long exposure for the star trails or stacking them? I like stacking I use the free program at http://startrails.de/h​tml/software.html, this one is 160 shots stacked. I like the car trails at the s bend if you get get the first and second shots combined it will be awesome!

That's what I'm using. I'm figureing it was really blown out due to so many cars stacked, so it looks like I'm going to have to do it way late when there is hardly anyone coming through the canyon.

S.n.a.f.u. wrote in post #15070087
oh dang i see it i see it

i dont really find the onion bokeh distracting russ but that's just me

im going to stay away from any camera purchases any time soon though O=

Alex_Mk3 wrote in post #15071334
hi guys, after 17 days in the Intensive-care unit, I'm happy to be back home. I still have a lot to heal but so happy to be home. You wont be seeing photos from me anytime soon but I will be a bit more active here.

Get well soon! Welcome back!

So I did some test prints with my Pro9000 II and my recently calibrated monitor... the final print is really off from what I see on screen. On screen the photo is washed out and bright, and maybe has a slight yellow cast to it. Any tips? Would I just need to re-calibrate?

P.S. Glad you're back home, Alex I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Hmmmmmmmm

100% clarity through Lightroom - pretty much a free HDR - http://www.flickr.com …y/sets/72157631​680990453/

or not
http://www.flickr.com …y/sets/72157631​680938327/

Clarity boosts contrast in the mid tones only...And can do some cool stuff to some pictures.

60D + 85mm

Lightroom 4.2 final - available

http://blogs.adobe.com …om-4-2-now-available.html

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I posted this on my flickr with a little back story to what is going on.

if you guys are interested in looking at photos of my burns im more than happy to post them here but i do warn you they look pretty nasty so just let me know

Alex_Mk3 wrote in post #15074319
if you guys are interested in looking at photos of my burns im more than happy to post them here but i do warn you they look pretty nasty so just let me know

I want to see how our bodies heal. I vote timelapse or your body rebuilding itself, plus give you something to shoot and can come back later in life to see how far you've come.

I vote - 'post a link'

Alex - prayers are with you and I'm glad you had such support. If anyone has ever received a little burn in the kitchen - you know that little burn can 'sting like the dickens' for quite a while... so amplify that to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns to 25% of your body - and yeah - I say Alex's spirits are Very Commendable during his ordeal...

Cheers Alex!

MARSURAT1 wrote in post #15073189
So I did some test prints with my Pro9000 II and my recently calibrated monitor... the final print is really off from what I see on screen. On screen the photo is washed out and bright, and maybe has a slight yellow cast to it. Any tips? Would I just need to re-calibrate?

P.S. Glad you're back home, Alex I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Well here goes nothing. It may be as simple and logical as having to recalibrate. But did you calibrate your monitor to your printer's output, or to some other standard? I'm assuming you're using Canon's inks and papers. Did you set the printer's profile to match your paper?

Don't worry... I'm sure if I'm taking the wrong approach here someone will straighten us both out.

Alex man you have been through it I really feel for you. Keep positive and look forward to the future.
All the best Paul.